PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dana Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Last resort kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hodges
vs
Gordon

165 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dana Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grant Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hodges gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hodges keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hodges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Hodges keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Hodges is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gordon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hodges manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hodges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hodges has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Hodges stops Gordon from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Hodges tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hodges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hodges moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gordon.
Dana Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Gordon.
Gordon looks gassed!
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hodges sprawls well. Hodges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon dives in and grabs Hodges's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hodges pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Hodges both land. Nice combination.

Hodges bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hodges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hodges scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gordon to see if he's OK.

Hodges is trying to get an arm triangle but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Hodges is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Hodges tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.

Hodges wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well.
Hodges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Hodges advances nicely into full mount.

Gordon bucks up and throws Hodges to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hodges counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gordon won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges working the ground and pound.

Hodges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gordon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hodges asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gordon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hodges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hodges trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hodges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hodges is staying active underneath Gordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dana Hodges dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hodges takes the fight into the clinch.
Hodges tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Hodges stops a takedown attempt from Gordon.
Gordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hodges is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hodges pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dana Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Gordon.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Hodges circles away easily

and Hodges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gordon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hodges landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hodges seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hodges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Hodges landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hodges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dana Hodges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodges controlling the action here.
Hodges is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hodges working Gordon over with strikes.
Hodges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is trying to stand.

Hodges seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Gordon pushes Hodges off looking to stand but Hodges dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gordon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hodges.
Hodges thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Gordon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gordon.

Gordon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hodges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon has his takedown stuffed

so Hodges counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges prevents Gordon from getting back to his feet.
Hodges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hodges defends well.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet but Hodges is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hodges with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Hodges from controlling successfully.
Hodges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hodges stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dana Hodges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon leaves Hodges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Gordon scores with a takedown into Hodges's guard.
Hodges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hodges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dana Hodges dominated that second round.
That's time! Hodges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hodges shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gordon really wants to buck Hodges off and get back to his feet.
The referee warns Gordon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gordon tries to buck Hodges off but he can't manage it.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Hodges connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Hodges working for a submission but Gordon is keeping him at bay.
A nice elbow there by Hodges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hodges lands with some strikes.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges scoring with strikes but Gordon is staying in there.
BOOM! Hodges connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gordon really wants to buck Hodges off and get back to his feet.
Gordon tries to hold on but Hodges pushes him away.
Hodges landing punches.
Hodges with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hodges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon really wants to buck Hodges off and get back to his feet.
Hodges punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hodges landing punches.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Hodges's attempts to control the action.
Hodges unloads with some shots from mount but Gordon bucks and avoids them well.
Hodges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gordon wants to hold on but Hodges pushes him away.
Hodges won't let Gordon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hodges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon is trying to stand up.
Hodges looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Hodges is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gordon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gordon is looking to get to half guard.

Hodges wants to finish this one by submission but Gordon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hodges.
Hodges unloads with some shots from mount but Gordon bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Grant Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dana Hodges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hodges cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dana Hodges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodges has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dana Hodges!